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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23

Mr.. RANDALL AT AN ILLINOIS FAIR.-Yesterday
was 'DemOcrat Day" at the McHenry County
fair at woodstock, Ill, and $1,000 people were
dali, OF Pennsylvania, who had been announced as
the orator OF the day. Mr.. Randall was accom-
panied by First Assistant POStmaSter-ieneral Ste
venson and others Mr.. Randall was given an en-
thusiastic reception, and was escorted from the
train TO the grounds by the mayor, common coun-
Gil and officers OF the Fair Association. Both Mr.
Randall and Mr.. Stevenson made addresses to the
great crowd. Mr.. stevenson confined himself to
an eloquent discourse upon the resources OF the
growing Northwest. Mr.. Randall spoke for over
an hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23
Huntington Continues.

BE SAYS THAT ONLY HONEST MEN LIKE CROKER,
STANFORD AND HIMSELF WERE ASSOCIATED IN THE
RAILROAD MANAGEMENT.
In the examination Of Mr.. C. P. Huntington by
the Pacific Railroad Investigating Committee,
after the report Of THE STAR closed yesterday MI.
Huntington went into detailed history OF the
road, stating that only honest men like Gov STAN
ford and Chas. Croker were associated in the en-
terprise and he scored the Government for pay
ing the Central Pacific 81, ,OOO 900 which it owed. He
asserted that the Government paid the Central
Pacific less for carrying the mails over the Sierra
Nevada than it paid the level eastern roads.
Mr.. Littler responded that he would like to have
official data for that assertion as It is serious
charge to prefer against the Government. The
witness promised to send in the full particulars
Mr.. Huntington then stated tnat he believed
there was more than politics behind the lnvestiga-
tiOn Numerous parties are short on the market
OF Central Pacific, and believe they are helping
to push this to bring the stock down.
In conclusion Mr.. Huntington stated that he
would prepare plan OF settlement to submit TO
the Government as an agreement between 1t and
the railway companies The report will be COM
pleted in about fifteen days. when he will send it
to the Commission to attach 1t TO his evidence.
Gen. Granville NJ. Dodge was the next witness
called, but his testimony was not important.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23
The Knights OF Labor home rule convention viii

The Knights OF Labor home rule convention win
be held In Toronto, Ont, september 80.
Gen. VIM. Preston, ex-Representative In Con-
gress and ex-minlster TO Spain, died at his resi-
dence In Lexington, KY, wednesday, aged seven
ty-One years.
Mr. Kilbride, who accompanied Wm O,Brien to
Canada, has been elected TO represent South Kerry
In the house OF commons.
The jury in the case OF ex-Secretary OF State
Will A. strong, OF louisiana, charged with em.
bezzling s. 600 Of the states money has returned
q verdict or guilty.
school Trustee Soulard, OF New York, who has
been accused OF improper intimacy with Mrs.
Annie Smart, Y teacher, has resigned. Mrs Smart
had previously resigned.
Detective Wilkes OF Staunton. Va, has arrested
in Canada ChaS T. Clinedist and Geo M Bodell
formerly carriage manufacturers OF Staunton, and
charged with f0rgery In that place.
The prohibition campaign Is arouaing the greatest
interest throughout Tennessee, and 1s producing
greater excitement than any election since the
War.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23

KANSAS CITY Mo-, Sept. ga Times special
reports the fatal shooting OF Rev. Alfred Bidding
ton Baptist missionary, by one Glassmore, al his
house, on the line between the Chickasaw and
Choctaw nations in the Indian Territory. Bidding.
ton and Glassmore had served In the Confederate
army together and were fast friends until short
time ago. when Biddingtons attentlons 10 MISS
Glassm0re caused trouble. GlaSsmOre ordered
Biddington to keep away from his house. and the
shooting occurred as Biddtngton was dismoutnnig
at the gate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23

THE TENNESSEE RAILROAD WAR.-Never in the
history OF Davidson County, Tennessee, was there
so much interest displayed as was taken in yes
terday's election for the subscription OF 100000
by Davidson County to the Midland Railroad,
which would, had they won the fight. have passed
through Nashville. Three-rOurthS majority being
probably be had in thirty days The Louisville
and Nashville Railroad control all the lines that
enter Nashville, and they consequently fought the
question very hard The Midland people claim
bribery against the Louisville and Nashville road
and lively time is expected during the coming
campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23

Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR.
FRANKFORT, sept. 23.-It is reported on good
authority that the governor OF Alsace-Lorraine
intends to resign and retire to private life.
There were LIB new cases OF cholera and O.
deaths at Messina yesterday.
The continental stock exchanges are dull but
firm to-day; quotations are unchanged.
A dispatch to the ErdRkJi1ter Zeafung from Am
Sterdam says that the regular annual budget Was
to-day submitted by the government To the Dutch
legislature, showing deficiency OF lS,OOo,ooO
nOrlnS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23


The amount OF bonds rendered to the Govern.
ment yesterday under the terms OF Acting Secre-
tary Thompson's circular exceeded the anticipa-
t1ons OF the Treasury officials, and it is now
believed that the entire $l4 900 900 will be offered
and purchased before the expiration Of the time
prescribed After the first announcement Of offers
puDnsneo In yesterdays STAR, and later in the
afternoon, additional tenders were received
amounting to s, s2O, 900, of which $500 900 were
~ ana $S,52O.OOO were 4 per cent bonds. This
raised tne total OF the days purchases to
g as S494, ~ ,1o0, OF which $2,SO0,OOO were As and
It was decided by the Treasury officials not to
make puonc the names OF persons and firms SELL
Ing ponds 70 the Government, as some object to
tot ar ,h Inelr private transactions The
!act IN 1naI tne unit OF bonds to be purchased
$14,OOO.OOO-Was fixed at the amount needed to
complete the sinking fund is construed by some &c
inaacaSe hS InaI tne purchase Will not be extended
Deyonu Inat amount: But upon this point no in.
d0rmaIion can De obtained, as Acting Secretary
THOMPSON positively declines to express any
ury will be- Secretary Fairchild Will have re.
turned and resumed charge OF the Treasury by
tne expiration OF the date fixed In the circular,
and 1t VIII devolve upon him to determine what
the sl4, ,o0o, 900. 'e' a'''' 'A0 p0''A'''' u
OVER MILLION OFFERED TO-DAY.
up 10 noon to-day Acting Secretary Thompson,
OF the Treasury, had received offers to sell bonds
70 tne government aggregating more than ST..
100000 ana CRAFTY Ing feature OF the Offers was
Ghat most OF the bonds rendered were per cents
BESIDES these the local banks, on their own &C.
cOunt ana aor customers have offered quite large
amo9 nus ior sale. The aggregate OF these offers
could not be definitely footed up
ENCOURAGING FEATUREs
1t is specially gratifying to Secretary THOMPSON
and his Official assistants that the per cent bonds
are being offered freely. Another ENCOURAGING
feature Is found In the daily statement of Govern
ment % receipts and expenditures Since the mid.
6,sad 6e oa the month about have been dis
apparent surplus for the month at si4, SOC, 600
me Dond purchases are not taken into account tn
tnls showing. II deductions are made on account
OF these purchases and for prepayment of interest
tne acIual surplus receipts for the month OF Sep
temDer up TO the present date will be reduced tl
about $a0ol,Ooo. At the Treasury the opinion is
expressed that
THE FINANCIAL DANGER HAS BEEN AvERTED,
and that matters will go smoothly
Secretary Fairchild Unexpectedly returned tc
the city this morning and he Immediately visited
tne PreSldent They were in conference together
during most OF the forenoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23

CHICAGO, sept. 23.-A Tunes special from Ot-
tawa, Ill, says: Leave has been granted by the
Supreme Court TO VIM. Z. Albertson TO file peti-
ton for a mandamus in which he asks that writ
or mandaInus may be issued commanding the
board OF trade OF Chicago, the Western Union.
Gold and Stock, Baltimore and Ohio, and Postal
Telegraph Companies and the Commercial Quota
ton CO. to furnish market prices TO the petitioner
and the public generally, In as Iull and speedy q
manner the same has been heretofore fur
aisned, and to permit free and speedy transmits
sion or the same by all telegraph companies. SUM
mons was ordered returnaole at the next term
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23
Tn. ..s,.udard,, ON Davitt,s Trim.

LoNDON Sent. 23.-The Stdnddrd says that MI.
Day1uJ,s prophesy that Irishmen would not be
frightened into respecting the law would have a
set an example OF polite self-enacement which
bodes wen for peace. II is opportune, II says,
that considerations OF health lead him TO transfer
hfmself to the repOSe OF American society. Mr.
Balfours secretary writes TO point out the inaccu-
racy OF the icti0n st tisttcs quoted by Mr. Glad
stone ou Lne authority OF Aulhalb as compiled
from British Museum figures
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23

PTTTsBURG, Sept. 23.-Thos. McKenna, a laborfng
man, sixty-seyen years OF age, brutaily murdered
his wire this morning at their home In Mckees-
port, Pa. She was sleeping at the time He 1rst
struck her on the head with an axe and then
buried a knife In her heart. After his arrest bo
said he had been contemplating the deed Tor year2
but had refrained until his children had reached
an age when they could care for themselves He
claimed that she was unfa1thful TO him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23
Cold Wave I'm yutnuesora,

ST. PAUL, MINI, Sept. 23.-A special 70 the
Pi0aeeT-i,reSS from Abercrombie, Mlnn, says: A
cold wave struck this place last night and it y
now only two above zero.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23
A PhiIadeuphja Prize Fight.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 23.-Nltchie Golden and
Tommy Ferguson fought last night 10 a finish for
purse OF 5000, at sporting resort, 20 miles from
the city. The contest was with small gloves.
Golden weighed ls9 pounds, and Ferguson l45
pounds. In the NTH round Ferguson began TO lose
wind, and In the eleventh round lac gave up the
fight. Golden won as he pleased
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23
The Su.x C.nal Owesriom.

HAMBURG, Sept. 23-The Hamburg Aachrichtew
says that Engla. d has no need or making any
concession 10 France on the Suez canal question.
III the neutrality OF the canal requires protection
there is no reason why such protection should not
consist OF British troops. The presence or other
troops would be a certain source Of trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23

A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE GLENN BILL.-The Georgia
Senate yesterday passed its substitute for the
Glenn bill by vote OF % TO 13. The bill merely
withdrawS the State money from educational insJi-
tutions where races are mixed and makes graduates
ineligible for teachers places.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23
Fire Threatens e Destroy .. Ensirs

proke Out here late last evening which bids fair 70
wipe the town out or existence. All Efforts TO
check or subdue the flames have proved unavafl-
ing owing 10 the ipfiammable nature OF the build.
ings The Or1llea nre bigade is on the way TO the
towns assistance. The excitement has been
terrific and Il Is Impossible 10 ascertain how tho
i1re orfpinated The loss viii be enormous
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23
Sentenced TO be Hung.

BRIDGEPORT, CONN, Sept. 23.-PhilIip Palhdoni,
the Italian, found guilty OF murder In the first de-
gree IN the superior Court yesterday, was sen
fenced this morning by Judge Beardsley 70 be
hanged On January ), 1SSS, between 10 am. and
2pll.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23
THE GRAND ARMY.
Gen. Sherman wanted for Commander.
in.(hief.

Los ANGELES, CAL, Sept. 23.-COl- III. G.. Otis. OF
the Times, :telegraphs from Arizona that canv as
OF the Grand Army delegates en- route to ST. Louis
shows that the Southern California company
unanimously prefers Gen. Sherman for command
er-in-chief. Efforts are being made by this dele
cation secure the vote or all the California dele
cations for sherman.
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nj. murdered end. a.ranachllars.

LEBANON Pa. Sept. 23.-Wm. Showers the Old
man arrested several weeks ago, charged with
having murdered his two gra7dchildren, made q
confession OF the crime this morning, and implis
Gated his housekeeper, Elizabeth Sergeant, who.
he SAYS. held q light In the children's bedroom
while he committed the deed. Showo-4 was ar.
reigned IN court this morning, and plead guiH1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23

A CHICAGO COUNTY CLERK GETS EvEN.-The
Chicago reform board OF county commissioners
recently reduced the appropriations for Clerk
Yesterday the commissioners presented warrants
for their salaries, charging s. per day, to which
but Clerk Wu says the legal rate is but s. so per
day. The commissioners angrlly threaten man
damuS proceedings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23
Returned and Paid Up.

SiOhf Of WEST VIRGINIA OFP1CE-HOLDER.
A special to the Baltimore american from Par
kersburg, w. Va, september g. says: A promi-
nent of1ce-holder arrived in this city yesterday
from washington upon a rare mission. His name
Is withheld purposely. Some years ago he held a
prominent position as collector and bookkeeper
for large mercantile firm here. The confidence
o! nls employer was almost abSOlute-tn him. and
MS accounts were rarely inspected, and then only
IN cursory manner. Every year this young man
collected tens OF thousands OF dollars. After four
years service he suddenly announced his Intention
OF leaving, and all efforts to dissuade him were
futile. Soon after he had gone the books were put
IN other hands, and inspection showed that false
entr1ee mad been made for a number OF years and
that the nrm had been swindled out OF a large
amount. The whereabouts OF the young man not
being known, and his fathers family Connection.
prevented any enorts being made to arrest him,
and the money was counted as lost IMAGINE the
surprise when Yesterday this young stepped
lnto Cne cOuntlh room OF the firm, acknowledged
his guilt, and repaid with interest every cent he
mad taken. ne stated that his conscience pre-
vented Work Dy day or sleep by night and ne
H1qla stana Shf no longer Having paid other
Cancelled, he quietly returned to Washington CITY.
where he Is comfortably cared for at the nations
expense. ~~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23

the Rev. w. B. Evans, who died at his residence.
NO. 222 18th street northwest Tuesday, took place
this afternoon from the Metropolitan NJ. E. church,
English parentage, but was born in Ireland For
some years ne was Presbyterian minister in the
old country, out came to America some twenty
i've years ago. and settled in Prince Georges
County, Maryland, where he engaged in farming
for about ten years. He served the 15th-street
twelve years ago united with the Metropolitan
u. K. church, and for most OF the time since he
was In Government employ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23

WINNERS AT YESTERDAYS RACEs-The winners
OF the races at Brooklyn yesterday were Arundel
FlageOlette, Emperor Of Norfolk Kingston, George
OYSTER and Carey. At Louisville, Little Minch
Bixby, BrO0kful, DerochmOnt and Kermese.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23
PersOnal Movements, etc.
en-. and Mrs. E. E Reale returned On Tnesdax


Gen. and Mrs. E. F. Beale returned on Tuesday
night to their city home. They spent the summer
at Long Branch, stopping for few days at Ches-
ter, Pa, on their return. Mrs Beale, who was Ill
When they left the city, Is now greatly improved,
and her eyesight is gratefully restored. Gen Beale
is in his usual splendid health.
DR.. and Mrs. Frank Clinton Fernald will be at
home at 1913 14th street northwest, after October
is. Their marriage was sOlemniZed In Boston last
Wednesday. Classmates Of the groom at Harvard
College and in the Harvard Medical School were
ushers. DR.: Fernald Is son OF Naval Constructor
FRANK L. Fernald, who Is now stationed at San
Francisco, and the bride IS q Boston belle. The
wedding journey is to Lake George.
Judge and Mrs. Drake have returned from a
seven weeks outing at Narragansett Pier and
Lake Mohouk. At the former they were Joined by
their granddaughter, Miss Carol b. Westcott. and
at the latter by their niece Miss clara A. Hol-
nngSworth.
visiting DIR. H. A. Robbins
DIR. W. Warrington Evans and family have re-
returned to the city from their summer vacation
at Colonial Beach.
Among the recent arrivals at the Hygeia Hotel
from Washington is Thos. G. Ash,
Mrs. DR.. Bullock and sons have returned from
Capon Springs
MI Jeremiah Wilson has returned from his Eu
ropean tour. He was accompanied on his travels
by his daughter, Miss Anna Wilson, and by Miss
Mary Shellablrger, daughter OF Mr. Samuel Shella.
barger, and the trio have been abroad all OF the
summer, as they sailed in June
Gen. w. II. Browne has returned from an az.
tended tour through the Northwest, our OWL
states and Territories there, Manitoba and up to
Alaska: He tens story OF q very tempting bust.
the capital city OF Alaska after she had delivered
ner lecture on Charles Dickens" delegation OF
naive business men waited upon Miss Field and
0nered her the management OF o millinery estab.
!ishment, with a salary OF $50 per month. They
pressed her acceptance, and Miss Field pleaded
her unfltness for the position ana it re0ufred ali
that lazy el0quence to finally escape their insis
lance; .in Gen; Browne met three T. s. Senators in
Farwell rhe people OF the United States are
gradually learning something OF this new pur.
chase, that cost s., 400 600 and whose gold mines
nave already produced over 2cO OOO OO6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23
CAus Sc WHY,

CAUSE Why,
! should say. ",Tis all In my eye"
AZ then heaye . lusubrious sigh.
sortentious Of an "old fashion, cry
.vs Svns one would want TO know the cause why.
y1a walk into my parlor: said the spider to
should Ike to pound you. confcund you. and finally
Cause why.
Ecu have trespassed On my dominions with your
pSs sanity OPINIONS
1oa sto. my peoples affection aud also cast rsaec.
Upon mo and all 1 1 have in store
A~0uld bump you and thump you, turn. twist and
Tumble you all over The noor;
fa enjoy your bleeding and pleading bowling and
And then leave you weltering in gore.
,.S Srry 70 say -Old Hoss" that can't allow you to
Any Tach unwarTsnted y1leges with my precious
posson rm not ready To be done up lust Vet
Cause why,
1f the people of the District Of Columbia AL
a are iEoatns In this direction for their tau
FINE RKADY-MADE CLOTHING
We are receiving large lots every dsy s;-s., ,..
61AGGTaY 6,sG n tn PER CENT ABOVE The xSTnA Al
shave no time 10 trine on side issues .>1'e "hy
.fof The latest and handsomest STYLES Of 6ne R..a
AAos SAothins at the lowest prices. meaader into
VIC TOR z ADLER'S
Ten Per Cent Clothing House.
VI and 929 18th street northwest
corner Massachusetts, avenue
ssrae'U one price Open Saturday until IL pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23

Anarchy Prev afls ~ stanley Falls.
BRussEIa sept 23-Advlces received from the
Congo Free state show that anarchy prevails at
Stanley FallA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23

Albert Fountain, colored, pleaded guilty In VII.
backing.
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Jenny Lind Seriously mn
A Rrutap wife Murder

LONDON, Sept 23-Jenny Lind (Madame or
Goldschmidt), the celebrated Swedish singer, 4
seriously Ill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23

MARRIAGE LICENCES have been issued by the
clerk OF the court to Sherman Golden and Isabella
Brooks, VIM. Humphreys and Katie Flynn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23

ACCIDENTS ON THE B. AND O.-AbOut 4 O'Clock
yesterday morning q stock train on the Valley
Branch OF the Baltimore and Ohio became uncou-
pied several miles north OF Woodstock, Va. The
into them near Pugh's Run, telescOping and de-
mollsh1ng two stock cars, the cattle disappearing
in the surrounding country. Wednesday night
there were two accidents-an engine on the track
at CowanS, above Harrisonburg and two cars
jumping the track at Charlestown, delaying the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23
THE EVENING STAR
PUBLISHED DAILY. Except Sunday.
AT THE STAR BUILDINGS,
Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave- and l1th St., By
The Evening Star Newspaper Company,
5. H KAUFFMANN, r1resE

TIE EVENING STAR served to subecrfber, IN n.
city carriers their account 10 cents -.
week 44c. per month Coiies At the Counter 8
ctnts each BY mail-postaxe prspaid-5O cent. =
month. one year. So. SIX months, IS
Entered at the Post once al Washington ID O.. -
second class mail matter-I
THE WEEKLY STAR-pdblished On F16av a, .
year postage prepaid Six months so cents
s~ All mail subscriptions must be paid in adr.,...
d paper sent longer th=n 3 paid for
Eafes q advertising made known on an,,,,c,.,,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23

THE BUILDING TRADES NATIONAL CoUNCu.-At
Chicago yesterday the Building Trades National
Council adopted the new constitution seating the
government OF the council In q president, vice.
president, and secretary, who shall also act as
treasurer It also provides for the selection OF
executive committee OfSeven members. which shall
decide all labor troubles The committee is en-
powered to levy per capita tax OF 10 cents on all
members OF the body when urgently needed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23
THE BOND PURCHASES.

Yesterdays Offerings Exceeded the
AnttctPatt0ns Of the Treasury OF.
ficiaSs, who Think the Entire Amount
Will be Purchased Before the Pre-.
scribed Limit Expires.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-23

We are pursuing our steady. legitimate course
Of trade, gathering in what bargains the market
affords and giving our patrons the full benent
Of all such purchases in desirable fabrics and Of
standard manufacture and reliable workman
ship. We only offer such clothing ~ viii prove
worthy Of confidence. consequently We offer
clothing that viii be satisfacsory to our patrona
We call special attention to our tailoring de-
partment which is filled with very large and
varied limo Of Cloths. Diagonals, Corkscrsws
suitings. Pantaloonings. &C.. &C., which ws
make to order ut very short notice. Shirts made
TO order.
NOAH WALKER L 90.
IL CPS PENNSYLVANIA ayenua
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REPUBLICAN MASS MEETTNG.-The committee
appointed at the meeting OF republicans held at
for permanent organization and the holding OF a
mass meeting, decided at a meeting held last eve
ming to hold mass meeting at Grand Army Hall,
GERS.
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EseRAv1ss ANn D1z S1sk1sa

kngravins on metal and wood. Monoxraus and crests
On seals watches jewery Card engraving and print
Mg seaI engraving Ia all its branches. bookbnders
oies. Soep dies and steel stamp cutting Rubber
stamps Tor marking and all kinda Of stamping material
Solo or siSer bullion enlbroder1nx hesxixs and al
kiAos VI lodge pAxaphex1aalia, mhl.s